Sisyphus
The film is an artistically spare depiction of the Greek myth of Sisyphus, sentenced to eternally roll a stone up a mountain. The story is presented in a single, unbroken shot, consisting of a dynamic line drawing of Sisyphus, the stone, and the mountainside.
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity–his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked…
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William Shakespeare, without saying a word, gives a quick run through of all his plays in a very special audition.
The Two-Alarm Fire
Popeye and Bluto run adjoining (and competing) fire companies. When Olive’s huge house catches fire, they are soon more interested in fighting each other than the fire. When Bluto goes…
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, “leap” backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that…
Popeye Meets Hercules
The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of…
A Charlie Brown Celebration
Several new different Peanuts sketches are featured in this TV special, adapted from the comic strip, including Peppermint Patty’s stint at dog training school and Charlie Brown spending time in…
My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas
The ‘Here Comes Christmas Candy Cane’ is an important part of Ponyville: it’s the beacon that shows jolly old Santa Claus the way to the town as he makes his…